Friday, February 15, 2013

Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof



Ship's Log   02.15.2013



Ahoy Mateys ... Today I wish to share with you a very special book...a book that truly touched my soul. 



Be Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof


Be Still My Soul, Cadence of Grace Series #1


Description:

A marriage of convenience endures a rocky start in the Appalachian Mountains! When Lonnie Sawyer's alcoholic father catches arrogant bluegrass musician Gideon O'Riley stealing a kiss from Lonnie, he forces the two to get married immediately. But the harsh realities of life quickly turn Gideon's affection to anger. Will they ever experience true love?


My Review:


I knew just by looking at the cover that I would enjoy this story. Joanne Bischof spun a tale that totally captivated my soul. Gideon and Lonnie's story will tear at your heart strings. Two young people who at first seem so incompatible. But, as the story progresses, you can feel God's presence helping them to overcome hurt, fear and hopelessness. Several times I found myself gasping, grimacing, laughing and crying. It is a wonderfully written story that I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for something that will leave you feeling closer to God and his promises. "His eye is on the sparrow".





Great news:  THOUGH MY HEART IS TORN the second book in The Cadence of Grace Series comes out on April 2.........Why not head over and buy both? 





Description:

Gideon O’Riley has two wives—but he doesn’t know it.

Night’s chill tickled her skin. Lonnie pressed her hands together and glanced up. He was even more handsome up close. Having grown up the shy, awkward daughter of Joel Sawyer, she’d hardly spoken to any boy, let alone the one who had mothers whispering warnings in their daughter’s ears and fathers loading shotguns.
 
Pretty Lonnie Sawyer is shy and innocent, used to fading into the background within her family, and among the creeks and hollows of the Appalachian hills. Though her family is poor and her father abusive, she clings to a quiet faith.  But when handsome ladies’ man and bluegrass musician Gideon O’Riley steals a kiss, that one action seals her fate.  
 
Her father forces her into a hasty marriage with Gideon—a man she barely knows and does not love. Equally frustrated and confused by his new responsibilities, Gideon yearns for a fresh start, forcing  Lonnie on an arduous journey away from her home in Rocky Knob. 
 
Her distant groom can’t seem to surrender his rage at the injustice of the forced matrimony or give Lonnie any claim in his life.  What will it take for Gideon to give up his past, embrace Lonnie’s God, and discover a hope that can heal their two fractured hearts?

 
Gideon only ever cared about himself. Now that Lonnie is his wife, will he ever be worthy of her heart?






Thank you for visiting my blog today....God bless






6 comments:

  1. Debbie, this sounds so good!! And just what I'm looking for right now :) Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. You are welcome, Sarah, I loved it and now Jackie is reading it. :)

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  2. This is my first time visiting your blog and glad I did. This book sounds great, the kind I like to read.

    Thank you for the good review.

    Cathy

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    1. Thanks for dropping by, Cathy. This book is wonderful and will definitely make you want to get the second book in the series. I can't wait to get my copy.

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  3. Thanks so much Debbie for sharing your thoughts on the book. This is a bright spot in my day to be sure!!!

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    1. Thanks for dropping by, Joanne, and thank you for writing such a wonderful story.

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